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<div>'''Sanci''' is an uncommon Italian surname. <br />
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The surname is also found in France, where it is also uncommon.<br />
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The name is most common in Siderno, Calabria and Trapani, Sicily. In 2006, there were approximately fifty people with this surname in both these locations.&lt;ref&gt;http://www.gens.labo.net/it/cognomi/genera.html SANCI - L'Italia dei Cognomi&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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[[Category:Italian surnames]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Wave_powerWave power2015-12-16T23:43:13Z<p>Summary: /* Port Fairy wave power */ Add reference</p>
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<div>'''Wave power''' harness the energy from ocean waves to generate electricity to provide zero carbon emissions energy.<br />
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==Port Fairy wave power==<br />
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An Australian-designed wave energy project has been deployed, with the completion this week of the 250kW bioWAVE pilot demonstration unit off the Victorian coast near Port Fairy in December 2015.<br />
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The $21 million project has been in development by Sydney and US-based company, BioPower Systems, for three years, with $11 million funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and $5 million funding from the Victorian Government.&lt;ref&gt;[http://reneweconomy.com.au/2015/victorias-first-wave-power-unit-deployed-in-southern-ocean-39915 Victoria's first wave power unit deployed in Southern Ocean], Renew Economy&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/victorias-first-wave-power-unit-to-be-launched-in-november/6581942 Victoria's first wave power unit fully built, ready for November launch]ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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[[Category: Victoria]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Peoples_Climate_Marches_November_2015Peoples Climate Marches November 20152015-11-27T12:13:46Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Add Guardian link</p>
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<div>[[Image:2015 Peoples Climate March Melbourne DSC 2253.JPG|thumb|right|400px|Peoples Climate March Melbourne 2015]]<br />
[[Image:2015 People Climate March Brisbane.png|thumb|right|400px|Peoples Climate March Brisbane 2015]]<br />
[[Image:2015 People Climate March Brisbane 02.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Peoples Climate March Brisbane 2015]]<br />
The '''Peoples Climate Marches''' were held during November 2015 across the world just before the [[ Paris Climate Change Conference 2015 COP21‎]] started.<br />
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There were 2300+ events in 175+ countries involving 785,000+ people.<br />
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==Australia==<br />
More than 150,000 Australians sent an unambiguous message to politicians and to Paris: do a lot more on climate change, and do it urgently. <br />
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* Melbourne, Australia, over 60,000 attended the march on 27 November 2015. <br />
* Sydney, 45,000<br />
* Brisbane, 10,000<br />
* Perth 8,000<br />
* Adelaide and Canberra (both 6,000)<br />
* And scores of great regional events.<br />
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== Peoples Climate March Melbourne 2015 ==<br />
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More photos are [https://goo.gl/photos/ay1cE4S7dRN3vfsY9 here]<br />
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==Paris==<br />
The Peoples Climate March in Paris was banned due to recent terrorist attacks. So people left their shoes instead.<br />
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[[Image:2015-11 Peoples Climate Paris shoes.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Shoes in Paris climate protest 2015]]<br />
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==Other Peoples Climate Marches across the world==<br />
* Amsterdam<br />
* Auckland<br />
* Austin<br />
* Barcelona<br />
* Beirut<br />
* Berlin<br />
* Bern<br />
* Budapest<br />
* Christchurch<br />
* Copenhagen<br />
* Curitiba<br />
* Dhaka<br />
* Dumaguete<br />
* Edinburgh<br />
* Geneva<br />
* Helsinki<br />
* Ho Chi Minh city<br />
* Hong Kong<br />
* Johannesburg<br />
* Kampala<br />
* Kiev<br />
* Kyoto<br />
* Lille<br />
* Lisbon<br />
* London<br />
* Los angeles<br />
* Lugano<br />
* Lyon<br />
* Madrid<br />
* Manila<br />
* Marseille<br />
* Mexico City<br />
* New Delhi<br />
* New York<br />
* Oakland<br />
* Oslo<br />
* Ottawa<br />
* Paris<br />
* Rennes<br />
* Rome<br />
* Seoul<br />
* Seville<br />
* St. Gallen<br />
* Stockholm<br />
* Sydney<br />
* São Paulo<br />
* Taipei<br />
* Tokyo<br />
* Valencia<br />
* Vancouver<br />
* Washington d.c.<br />
* Wellington<br />
* Zurich&lt;ref&gt;[http://350.org/global-climate-march/ 350.org – Global Climate March: Report]&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.peoplesclimate.org.au/ People's Climate March]<br />
* [https://twitter.com/hashtag/PeoplesClimate?src=hash Twitter #PeoplesClimate]<br />
* [https://acf.exposure.co/peoples-climate-march People's climate march by ACF]<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/thousands-expected-at-melbourne-cbd-rally-ahead-of-paris-climate-summit-20151127-gl9lz8.html Thousands gather at Melbourne CBD rally ahead of Paris climate summit], The Age<br />
* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/people-rally-in-melbourne-for-climate-change/6981136 Climate change rally: Tens of thousands gather in Melbourne ahead of UN talks], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)<br />
* [http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/nov/27/victorians-take-to-the-streets-to-demand-urgent-action-on-climate-change Victorians take to the streets to demand urgent action on climate change], The Guardian<br />
* [http://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2015/nov/29/global-peoples-climate-change-march-2015-day-of-action-live Global climate march 2015: hundreds of thousands march around the world – live], The Guardian<br />
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[[Category:Australia]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Paris_Climate_Change_Conference_2015_COP21Paris Climate Change Conference 2015 COP212015-11-26T05:19:19Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Add Climate Council link</p>
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The 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held in Paris, France from November 30th to December 11th.<br />
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In 2015 COP21, also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, will, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cop21paris.org/about/cop21 UNFCCC COP 21 Paris France - 2015 Paris Climate Conference]&lt;/ref&gt; <br />
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==Emission reduction targets==<br />
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|| Australia || 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030<br />
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|| China || Peak CO2 emissions around 2030 Cut CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by 60 to 65 per cent from 2005 level<br />
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|| United States || 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2025 <br />
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|| European Union || 40 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels<br />
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==Announcement and policies ==<br />
The African Union announced it will double the continent’s energy capacity by 2030 using only clean, renewable energy.<br />
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Thirty developing countries from the Climate Vulnerable Forum pledged to support 100% renewable energy by 2050, as did 1,000 city mayors from around the world.<br />
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande launched a 120 nation solar alliance, which committed funds to grow solar power to increase energy access for the poor.​<br />
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A coalition has emerged at the conference of 105 of the most vulnerable countries that are after a 1.5℃ limit to global temperature rise.&lt;ref&gt;[https://theconversation.com/two-days-in-at-cop21-what-has-australia-pledged-51498 Two days in at COP21 – what has Australia pledged?], Theconverstation&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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===Fossil fuel subsidy reform communique===<br />
The fossil fuel subsidy reform communique, led by New Zealand, encourages countries to phase out subsidies to help limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, extending on previous commitments made by the G20 in 2009.<br />
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Australia refused to sign the communique, even though Australian taxpayers subsidise the fossil fuel industry A$182 per taxpayer every year. $9.4 billion over the next four years will be handed out to the most profitable fossil fuel companies in Australia. Australian politicians are captive to “big coal” in particular – which donates to both major political parties.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-30/australia-won't-sign-fossil-fuel-deal-at-paris-talks/6988380 Paris climate talks: Australia won't sign fossil fuel missive due to Nationals concerns about diesel rebate], ABC New&lt;/ref&gt; <br />
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The communique – which was ceremonially handed over to the UNFCCC head Christina Figueres – stated that even a partial phase out of fossil fuel subsidies would generate 12% of the total abatement needed by 2020 to keep the door open to meet the 2°C target.<br />
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===Greg Hunt extends the &quot;Australia Clause&quot;===<br />
Environment Minister Greg Hunt got what the Turnbull government had keenly sought: the acceptance of accounting rules that allow Australia unrestricted access to the 128 million tonnes of surplus emissions credits it claims from the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. That surplus will allow a big increase of emissions above current levels, and should the current upward trajectory of pollution breach the weak targets, Australia - once it ratifies stage two of the Kyoto Protocol - will get to tap international carbon markets to make up the difference. <br />
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At present prices, UN certified carbon units are selling for under $1 a tonne - a bargain compared with the $13.12 a tonne paid by the Abbott-Turnbull governments under its $2.55 billion Emissions Reduction Fund.<br />
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Hunt's success was to nullify opposition from tiny St Lucia in the Caribbean and South Africa to Australia's preferred definition of carbon emissions to include deforestation.<br />
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Had Australian negotiators not prevailed, the country would likely have struggled to meet the modest goal of cutting 2000 level emissions by 5 per cent by 2020. Excluding land use changes, the increase could be as high as 11 per cent, Melbourne University estimates.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/environment/un-climate-conference/paris-un-climate-conference-2015-greg-hunt-extends-the-australia-clause-20151205-glggfv.html Paris UN Climate Conference 2015: Greg Hunt extends the 'Australia clause'], The Age&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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===Australia ranked third last in an annual assessment of 58 nations’ climate policies===<br />
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Australia has come third last in an annual assessment of 58 nations’ climate policies, with only Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan ranking worse.<br />
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The assessment by Germanwatch and Climate Action Network Europe was released at the Paris climate summit, just one day after foreign minister Julie Bishop told the assembled ministers Australia was meeting and beating its climate targets and transforming its energy production.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/08/australia-ranked-third-last-in-climate-change-performance-of-58-countries Australia ranked third-last in climate change performance of 58 countries], The Guardian&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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===Australia awarded &quot;Fossil of the Day&quot;===<br />
Activists in Paris awarded Australia the &quot;fossil of the day&quot; award – a dubious honour given to a country that has done the most in the past 24 hours to stop a meaningful response to climate change, following a speech from Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop who stated that traditional energy sources such as coal would &quot;remain a significant part of the global energy mix for the foreseeable future&quot;.<br />
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:''&quot;Barring some technological breakthrough, fossil fuels will remain critical to promoting prosperity, growing economies and alleviating hunger for years to come&quot;''&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/environment/un-climate-conference/paris-un-climate-conference-2015-australia-named-fossil-of-the-day-20151210-glk65w.html Paris UN climate conference 2015: Australia named 'fossil of the day'], The Age&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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==Final text of agreement ==<br />
The final agreement was endorsed by 190 countries with the new treaty commencing in 2020. It is hoped that the deal will limit global warming - which threatens humanity with rising seas and worsening droughts, floods and storms - to well below 2 degrees Celsius, perhaps 1.5.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-12/world-adopts-climate-deal-at-paris-talks/7023712 Paris climate deal: Historic climate change agreement reached at COP21], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2015/dec/12/paris-climate-talks-francois-hollande-to-join-summit-as-final-draft-published-live Paris climate talks: governments adopt historic deal – as it happened], The Guardian&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Final agreement: [http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2015/cop21/eng/l09r01.pdf ADOPTION OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT, Proposal by the President, Draft decision CP.21] (PDF)<br />
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==NGO responses ==<br />
Here’s what the many NGOs here in Paris think of the final draft. It’s overwhelmingly positive with caveats.<br />
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'''Avaaz''': ''“a turning point in history, paving the way for the shift to 100% clean energy that the world wants and the planet needs”''<br />
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'''WWF UK''': ''“We have a clear vision in the strong long term goal; mechanisms to address the gap between that aspiration and the countries’ current commitments; and the foundations for financing the transition to a low-carbon future.”<br />
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'''Greenpeace''': ''“The wheel of climate action turns slowly, but in Paris it has turned. This deal puts the fossil fuel industry on the wrong side of history. There’s much in the text that has been diluted and polluted by the people who despoil our planet, but it contains a new imperative to limit temperature rises to 1.5C.”''<br />
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'''350.org''': ''“This marks the end of the era of fossil fuels. There is no way to meet the targets laid out in this agreement without keeping coal, oil and gas in the ground.”''<br />
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'''EDF''' (Environmental Defense Fund): ''The agreement will send a powerful, immediate signal to global markets that the clean energy future is open for business. It makes a moral call for dramatic action that leaves no one behind, and it moves us closer to the crucial turning point when global carbon emissions, which have been rising for more than two centuries, finally begin to decline.”''<br />
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'''Christian Aid''': ''“This is a historic agreement and the culmination of a path the world set out on four years ago.”''<br />
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'''Cafod''', Catholic aid agency: ''“For poor people living on the frontline of climate change this deal offers hope for a brighter future, but not yet the security that we’ll get there quick enough.”''<br />
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'''E3G''', thinktank: ''“The transition to a low carbon economy is now unstoppable, ensuring the end of the fossil fuel age.”''<br />
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'''ActionAid''': ''“what we have been presented with doesn’t go far enough to improve the fragile existence of millions around the world”''<br />
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'''Dermot O’Gorman''', WWF-Australia, CEO: ''“The agreement puts in place a global framework that sees countries continually strengthen the pollution reduction targets they set over time.”''<br />
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''“Paris marks the end of the fossil fuel age, and the acceleration of the renewable energy era, sending a clear long-term signal to business and investors.”''<br />
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''“Now that we have a new global agreement, it’s time for the Australian government to step up and put in place a long-term plan to achieve its promised pollution reductions. This plan should include policies to clean up and modernise our energy sector, and a ramp-up of funding to help vulnerable nations and communities adapt to climate change.”''<br />
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'''Helen Szoke''', Oxfam Australia, Chief Executive: ''“The Paris agreement can be a major marker in the fight against hunger, poverty and inequality. But only if countries including Australia now match what has been agreed with action. And fast.”''<br />
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''“The real leadership in Paris came from those on the frontline of the climate crisis, including our Pacific neighbours, and from the millions of people around the world already working to build a resilient and sustainable future.” ''<br />
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''“The outcome demands Australia now step up, transition rapidly from a polluting backwater to a modern clean energy economy, and provide far greater support to poorer countries with tackling climate change.”''<br />
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'''Kelly O’Shanassy''', Australian Conservation Foundation, CEO: ''“For the first time in history, humanity has agreed to limit pollution and create a pathway towards a safer climate. Now the real work starts and Australia, as one of the world’s biggest polluters, must do its fair share to cut pollution.''<br />
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''“As we head into the 2016 election year, ACF urges Prime Minister Turnbull to listen to the millions of Australians and people around the world calling for a better future by making genuine changes that will unshackle our country from dirty energy and pave the way for a truly innovative renewable future.''<br />
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'''Ben Davison''', Chief of Staff, ACTU: ''“It is crucial as we make the transition towards a net zero emissions planet that it is a just transition.''<br />
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''“Working people, low income households, the poorest nations and their communities should not bear the costs of the Climate change whether through job destruction, lack of access to new energy sources or destruction of their Eco systems.''<br />
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''“While we would have preferred stronger language and more ambition, the paris agreement does provide us with a baseline from which to build that just transition and we will be continuing to work with civil society, business and government towards a better outcome after COP21.”''<br />
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'''Josh Gilbert''', Chair, NSW Young Farmers: ''“The COP21 Paris agreement is an exciting time for Australia, particularly the Australian agricultural sector.''<br />
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''“It is widely recognised that farmers are on the front lines of climate change and that there is a great opportunity for farmers to not only feed and clothe the world, but also power and empower our communities through renewables.''<br />
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''“I also welcome comments regarding the importance of food security. In the next 35 years, farmers will need to double food production to feed an additional 2.3 billion people. While there will be challenges in Australia to help accomplish this feat, particularly climate change and urban encroachment, there is also a great opportunity to share our knowledge systems internationally with our colleagues.'' <br />
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'''Jaden Harris''', Climate Change Campaigner, Australian Youth Climate Coalition: ''“This historic agreement gives young people hope that a safe climate future is still within reach. We’re still on track for a 3-degree warmer world, which would devastate vulnerable communities worldwide, but now we have a structure to increase ambition and young people will lead the call to use it.''<br />
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''“The transition to a clean energy future is inevitable, today confirms the fossil fuel era is coming to an end. Australia is being left behind, Turnbull needs to match our rhetoric in Paris with real change back home. Young people are missing out on the opportunities of renewable energy and the fairer society it helps create”''<br />
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'''Michael Jacobs''', Senior Adviser for the New Climate Economy project, and former advisor to UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown: ''“This is a historic moment. The world's governments have finally understood what the science has long been telling them - we have to act now if the earth's climate is to remain safe. Today they have committed to act - and to act together. Historians will see this as the turning point: the moment when the world started shifting decisively away from fossil fuels and towards clean and safe energy systems. Remarkably this effectively signals the end of the fossil fuel era. This is unquestionably a great success. But the work really starts now. These commitments now need to turn into policy, and policy into investment. They can congratulate themselves for 24 hours - now they need to act.”''<br />
* Media contact: Benjamin Jullien, Benjamin.jullien@europeanclimate.org +33 669 016 384<br />
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'''Jennifer Morgan''', World Resources Institute: ''“This agreement would mark a true turning point in the global effort to address climate change. The text reflects both the push for high ambition and the voices of the most vulnerable. It accelerates the energy transformation that is well underway, pointing us to a safer and stronger future.”''<br />
* Media contact: Rhys Gerholdt, rgerholdt@wri.org +1 202 341 1323<br />
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'''Monica Araya''', member of the Climate Vulnerable expert group: ''“This agreement marks the beginning of a new era where we find good examples of climate action from all, developed and developing countries, because it is in everyone’s best interests to do so. It is no longer about who is acting and who is not, but how strong the world can act together.”''<br />
* Media contact: James Lorenz, james@holdfastcommunications.com.au, +61 400 376 021<br />
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'''Nigel Topping''', We Mean Business (WMB): ''“This is a remarkable diplomatic settlement and a historic economic catalyst. The world's governments have sent a decisive signal to businesses and investors that will accelerate the shift towards a thriving, clean global economy. The Paris Agreement for net zero emissions will turn the billions of investment we’ve seen so far into the trillions the world needs to bring clean energy and prosperity to all. The diplomatic process that included businesses, investors, cities, states, regions and civil society created a powerful alliance which has clearly raised the level of ambition in the negotiations. Businesses and investors look forward to playing a continued role in turning this agreement into on the ground reality.”''<br />
* Press contact: Callum Grieve, callum@wemeanbusinesscoalition.org, +44 7734 399 994<br />
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'''Major General (ret) A M N Muniruzzaman''', Chairman of Global Military Advisory Council on Climate Change (GMACCC) Bangladesh: ''“Military leaders, assembled under GMACCC, realising the fragility of the situation call upon leaders for urgent action to implement the Paris agreement, to save mankind from the catastrophic consequences of climate change. The Paris agreement must be more than paperwork. Its success depends on a verifiable, implementable, transparent and fair agreement which is made accountable. The military has a new, definitive, more humanitarian role, to deal with millions of people on the move, and this will only grow over time as climate impacts bite.”''<br />
* Press contact: Matt Luna, +31 68 394 8959, mluna@envirosecurity.org<br />
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'''Anthony Hobley''', the Carbon Tracker Initiative: ''“A 1.5 degrees Carbon Budget means the fossil fuel era is well and truly over. There is absolutely no room for error. Fossil fuel companies must accept that they are an ex growth stock and urgently re-assess their business plans. New energy technologies have leapt down the cost curve in recent years. The effect of the momentum created in Paris means this is only going to accelerate. The need for the financial markets to fund the clean energy transition creates unparalleled opportunity for growth on a scale not seen since the industrial revolution.”''<br />
* Contact: ahobley@carbontracker.org<br />
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'''Christoph Bals''', Political Director at Germanwatch: ''&quot;Our experience in Germany has shown that renewable energy can be scaled up rapidly with significant economic benefit. The decarbonisation signal from the Paris Agreement will increase and accelerate these benefits, but Germany still needs to up its game. Chancellor Merkel needs to commit to a plan to phase out the use of coal within the next two decades. The Paris outcome requires developed countries to come back next year with a credible plan for reaching their 2020 targets - that just is not going to be possible without a coal phase-out.&quot;''<br />
* Press contact 1: Vera Künzel, +33 643 80 69 99, kuenzel@germanwatch.org;<br />
* Press contact 2: Katrin Riegger, +49 157 71 33 57 96, katrin.riegger@europeanclimate.org<br />
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'''Chris Field''', Founding Director, Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology: ''“The world truly reached a turning point with the historic Paris agreement, but this is not a time for self-congratulations. This is our moment to unleash ambition with new levels of innovation, building the clean energy system of the 21st century, developing sustainably, and comprehensively protecting people and the planet.”''<br />
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'''Muhtari Aminu-Kano''', Senior Policy Advisor in Poverty Reduction at Islamic Relief Worldwide, an international humanitarian organization, and the former CEO of Nigeria’s leading national environmental NGO: ''“Muslims living in some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries can be hopeful that this climate deal provides a foundation for positive change. In August, Muslim leaders laid out in a declaration, grounded in the Qur’anic teachings, their vision of the low-carbon future necessary for the peace and prosperity of the planet: while COP21 reaffirmed that this vision is necessary and feasible with strong political willpower, the various positive announcements of the last two weeks (and last six years) prove that it is already on its way to becoming a reality. There is still much work to be done: the Muslim community, in continued solidarity with those from other faiths and humanity at large, must now encourage those in Paris and beyond to live out their pledges and take responsibility as stewards of the Earth.”'' <br />
* Press contact for Muhtari Aminu-Kano: Lotifa Begum, Lotifa.Begum@irworldwide.org, +447850226689<br />
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'''Rob Bernard''', Chief Environmental Strategist, Microsoft: ''&quot;Microsoft stands with the many voices within the private and public sectors urging the negotiators in Paris to come to a final agreement on climate change. Reaching agreement on a long-term goal framework for cutting carbon emissions and achieving GHG neutrality is critical to address climate change. It will also provide the certainty required for corporations around the world to accelerate their low-carbon investments and foster the creation of a true low-carbon global economy.”''<br />
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'''Kathleen McLaughlin''', chief sustainability officer for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: ''“We believe climate change is an urgent and pressing challenge, and it is clear that we must all do our part to reduce, avoid and mitigate the impact of rising greenhouse gas (GHG) levels. That’s why we support the UN’s call for the U.S. corporate sector to commit to science-based targets to reduce emissions. In addition, we have already successfully decoupled our growth from emissions, and recently announced that we exceeded our goal to reduce 20 MMT of GHG emissions from our supply chain.”''<br />
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'''Kevin Rabinovitch''', Global Sustainability Director, Mars Incorporated: ''“Back in October, we joined with the rest of the food and drink industry calling on global leaders to embrace the opportunity presented in Paris. Now really is the time for talk to become action and to meaningfully address the reality of climate change. Global policy makers should think big. Because big thinking leads to big results. Having a long term science based target will drive ideas and innovation, ultimately making what may have seemed impossible – possible. We are on the cusp of a deal that can change the world. And as a business we are committed to tackling the climate challenges that face us. We hope that global leaders will do the same.”''<br />
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'''Professor Peng Gong''', Co-Chair, Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change, Tsinghua University, Beijing: ''“Beijing's first-ever 'red alert' this week, called due to dangerous levels of air pollution in the city, is a clear symbol of the crucial importance of a strong climate deal here in Paris. Concerted action on climate change, particularly through a transition to clean energy, has immense potential to protect respiratory and cardiovascular health and to improve quality of life. In China, it is estimated that over 4000 people die every day as a result of air pollution, much of which comes from burning coal, and worldwide, air pollution is responsible for 7 million deaths every year: a shocking one in eight of all deaths. By accelerating the transition to healthy renewable energy sources and continuing to scale up climate ambition over the coming years, we can protect millions of people from air pollution as well as the serious health impacts of climate change.”''<br />
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'''Dr. Xavier Deau''', Former-President of the World Medical Association: ''“We the physicians have the ethical duty to stand for the health of the population, so do all the politicians here in France today. We leave Paris with a strong public health agreement and are encouraged to see elements crucial to the protection of health central to the final agreement. Millions of physicians around the world have their eyes on Paris and are now looking forward and calling on their governments to get to work protecting the health of their populations.”''<br />
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'''Mr José Luis Castro''', Executive Director of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease: ''“The Paris Climate Agreement cements a decisive call for concerted action to reduce emissions which are toxic to human and planetary health. It is now the duty of the health community to work with others to ensure that these emissions are dramatically reduced – to reduce exposure to leading NCD risk factors, limit global warming, and promote health for all.”''<br />
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'''Ms Johanna Ralston''', CEO of the World Heart Federation: ''“The adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement and its embedded references to health mean that NCDs and other health issues can no longer be side-lined in the global response to climate change. The NCD Alliance and its Federations are dedicated to ensuring a comprehensive response to create sustainable environments in which we can live, work and prosper.”''<br />
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'''Ms Katie Dain''', Executive Director, NCD Alliance: ''“The adoption of the Paris agreement is an unprecedented victory for people and planet, and a catalyst for the next phase of action. Now, all of government and all of society must come together in a coordinated response to mitigate the impacts of global warming, NCDs and ill-health.”''<br />
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'''Professor Hugh Montgomery''', Co-Chair of the Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change: ''“The impact of climate change on everything from food production to heat stress and water scarcity means it poses the single biggest threat to global health. This agreement is incredibly important for beginning to ease that health burden, ultimately saving lives. It will also set us on a path to a cleaner, less polluted world which in turn reduces costs for our healthcare systems.”''<br />
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'''Dr. Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum''', Climate Change Lead, World Health Organization: ''“Every tonne of carbon that we put into the atmosphere turns up the planet’s thermostat, and increases risks to health. The actions that we need to take to reduce climate change would also help clean up our air and our water, and save lives. To take a medical analogy: We already have good treatments available for climate change, but we are late in starting the course. The Paris Agreement helps us take this forward and is a crucial step in protecting our climate and our health.&quot;''<br />
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'''Dr. Bettina Menne''', Climate Lead, WHO Europe: ''“As doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, it is our duty to safeguard the health of our families and communities. The Paris Agreement takes us one step closer to securing a future which protects the public from the impacts of climate change - the defining health issue of this century. Today, we are leaving France with a deal that bolsters community resilience, strengthens our health systems, and helps to ackle inequalities.”''<br />
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==Analysis and criticisms==<br />
[[Image:151215-carbon-emissions-gap-climate-energy-Reuters.jpg|Carbon emissions gap|300px|right]]<br />
The world has reached an historic agreement on climate change. The deal concluded at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris commits countries to take steps to limit warming to “well below” 2C relative to pre-industrial levels and to pursue “efforts” to limit warming to 1.5C. It also obliges developed countries to provide $100 billion per year in assistance to developing countries. But, unfortunately, the final negotiations dropped the one number that truly matters for the future of our planet: zero.&lt;ref&gt;[https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/12/this-is-the-only-number-that-truly-matters-for-the-future-of-our-planet/?utm_content=bufferda510&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer This is the only number that truly matters for the future of our planet], Agenda - The World Economic Forum&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://climateactiontracker.org/publications/briefing/256/Paris-Agreement-near-term-actions-do-not-match-long-term-purpose-but-stage-is-set-to-ramp-up-climate-action-.html Paris Agreement: near-term actions do not match long term purpose - but stage is set to ramp up climate action], Climate Action Tracker&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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'''George Monbiot''': ''&quot;By comparison to what it could have been, it’s a miracle. By comparison to what it should have been, it’s a disaster.&quot;''<br />
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'''Nick Dearden''', director of Global Justice Now:<br />
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''&quot;The Paris negotiators are caught up in a frenzy of self-congratulation about 1.5 degrees being included in the agreement, but the reality is that the reductions on the table are still locking us into 3 degrees of global warming. This will have catastrophic impacts on some of the most vulnerable countries and communities. And yet the deal seems to be shifting more responsibility on those countries who are least responsible for the problem, and the finance that has been agreed on is just a fraction of what is broadly agreed is necessary for those countries to cope with the impacts of climate catastrophe. The bullying and arm twisting of rich countries, combined with the pressure to agree to a deal at all costs, has ensured that the agreement will prevent poor countries from seeking redress for the devastating impacts of a crisis that has been thrust upon them.&quot;''<br />
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''&quot;What has been inspiring in Paris is the multitude of action on climate being taken by a huge cross section of global civil society, from small farmers, to indigenous people, to trade unions, to direct action groups. As politicians fail to respond to the crisis, people power is stepping up to meet the challenge.&quot;''<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Climate change]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.cop21.gouv.fr/en COP21 | United nations conference on climate change] <br />
* [http://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2015/11/25/so-what-is-this-paris-climate-meeting-anyway-the-basics-of-cop21/ So What Is This Paris Climate Meeting Anyway? The Basics of COP21], Forbes <br />
* [http://oncirculation.com/2015/11/26/cop21-understanding-emissions-and-targets-2/ COP21: Understanding Emissions and Targets], OnCirculation<br />
* [http://www.carbonbrief.org/paris-2015-tracking-country-climate-pledges Paris 2015: Tracking country climate pledges], Carbon Brief<br />
* [http://www.dailytimesgazette.com/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-fossil-fuel-subsidies/33969/ Is This The Beginning Of The End For Fossil Fuel Subsidies?]<br />
* [http://www.climatecouncil.org.au/your-top-5-questions-about-the-paris-climate-agreement-answered Your top 5 questions about the Paris climate agreement answered], Climate Council<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:COP]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Android_6_MarshmallowAndroid 6 Marshmallow2015-11-25T03:17:25Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Remove bracket</p>
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<div>[[Image:Android-6-0-marshmallow.jpg|right|400px]]<br />
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'''Android 6 &quot;Marshmallow&quot;&quot;''' is a version of the [[Android]] mobile phone operating system that was released in 4Q 2015. <br />
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Marshmallow primarily focuses on improving the overall user experience of Lollipop, introducing a new permissions architecture, new APIs for contextual assistants (a feature notably leveraged by &quot;Google Now On Tap&quot; — a new capability of the Google Search app), a new power management system that reduces background activity when a device is not being physically handled, native support for fingerprint recognition and USB Type-C connectors, the ability to migrate data to a microSD card and use it as primary storage, as well as other internal changes.<br />
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==New features and improvements==<br />
* '''App Drawer''': Marshmallow will feature a search bar on the top of the app drawer to help you find any particular app faster than before. Revisiting the old school, Marshmallow will also bring back the scroll bar on the app drawer so that you can find all the apps on a single page by scrolling up or down. Well, that might inspire the Chinese players to bring back the app drawer in their upcoming smartphones.<br />
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* '''Doze''', new battery saver: a power saving mode that will help the system to consume less battery in idle and sleep modes. It will also terminate those apps causing unnecessary device wake-up.<br />
* '''More Controls in App Permission''': Managing permissions for every individual is simplified in Marshmallow. After the upgrade, you can control the number of permissions in a much easier manner.<br />
* '''Smarter Google Now''': While Whatsapping someone, just tap on Google Now button and it will come up with useful information you might be looking for.<br />
* '''Clutter-free Status Bar''': Managing the status bar icons is complex in Lollipop as several icons remain active all the time, even if you don't use them frequently. In Marshmallow, you can remove any unnecessary icons from the status bar through System Tuner. Navigate to Settings&gt;&gt;About Phone and tap the about phone seven times. Then go to Developer Options.<br />
* '''Configure your Network Settings anytime''': You can reset your entire network settings anytime you want to. The options will wipe out all your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Mobile Data. The feature can be found in Settings&gt;&gt;Backup and Resets.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Top Android apps]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [[Wikipedia:Android Marshmallow]]<br />
* [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/android-6-0-marshmallow-6-key-improvements-over-android-5-lollipop-you-must-know-643937 Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 6 Key Improvements over Android 5 Lollipop You Must Know]<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/how-to/get-the-lockscreen-dialer-shortcut-back-on-android-6-0-marshmallow/ Get the lock screen dialer shortcut back on Android 6.0 Marshmallow], CNET<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/how-to/where-to-find-the-default-apps-manager-on-android-6-0-marshmallow/ Where to find the default apps manager on Android 6.0 Marshmallow], CNET<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/how-to/stop-specific-apps-from-using-doze-on-android-6-0-marshmallow/ Stop specific apps from using Doze on Android 6.0 Marshmallow], CNET<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clear-app-cache-and-app-data-in-android-6-0-marshmallow/ How to clear app cache and app data in Android 6.0 Marshmallow], CNET<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-customize-the-quick-settings-on-android-6-0-marshmallow/ How to customize the quick settings on Android 6.0 Marshmallow], CNET<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/how-to/play-the-android-marshmallow-easter-egg-game/ Play the Android 6.0 Marshmallow Easter egg game], CNET<br />
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[[Category:Android]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Coal_moratoriumCoal moratorium2015-10-28T23:04:31Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Add SMH article</p>
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<div>[[Image:2015-10-28 Coal Moratorium ad SMH.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Open letter backing the President of Kiribati’s call for a moratorium on new coal mines]]<br />
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'''Coal moratorium''' refers to a halt in construction of new-coal fired power plants. Some proponents of such a moratorium make an exception for plants that include coal capture and sequestration; others propose an unqualified ban. The movement for a coal moratorium is also known as the No New Coal Plants movement.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.nonewcoalmines.org.au/ No New Coal Mines]<br />
* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Coal_moratorium Coal moratorium], SourceWatch<br />
* [http://www.rossgittins.com/2015/10/moratorium-on-new-coal-mines-makes.html Moratorium on new coal mines makes economic sense], Ross Gittins, 14 Oct 2015<br />
* [http://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/australia/360913/australians-press-leaders-ban-new-mines Australians press leaders to ban new mines], Otago Daily Times, 27 Oct 2015 <br />
* [http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/10/27/pm-wont-back-coal-export-moratorium PM won't back coal export moratorium], SBS News, 27 Oct 2015<br />
* [http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/pressure-mounts-on-malcolm-turnbull-over-coal-20151026-gkimu1.html Pressure mounts on Malcolm Turnbull over coal], Sydney Morning Herald, 27 Oct 2015 <br />
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[[Category:Climate change]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Batteries_for_solar_systemsBatteries for solar systems2015-08-04T04:19:35Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Add links</p>
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<div>Using batteries with solar energy systems can enables the system to operate off the electricity grid.<br />
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During the day, energy from solar and/or wind generation is stored in the batteries.<br />
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During the night or periods of low energy production, the energy stored in the batteries can be used to power the residence via the inverter. <br />
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Many inverters do not support the use of batteries. To incorporate battery storage in your solar energy system you must purchase an inverter model that supports batteries.<br />
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==Units of Battery Capacity: Ampere Hours==<br />
The energy stored in a battery, called the battery capacity, is measured in either watt-hours (Wh), kilowatt-hours (kWh), or ampere-hours (Ahr). The most common measure of battery capacity is Ah, defined as the number of hours for which a battery can provide a current equal to the discharge rate at the nominal voltage of the battery. <br />
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The unit of '''Ah''' is commonly used when working with battery systems as the battery voltage will vary throughout the charging or discharging cycle. The Wh capcity can be approximated from the Ahr capacity by multiplying the AH capcity by the nominal (or, if known, time average) battery voltage. <br />
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A more accurate approach takes into account the variation of voltage by integrating the AH capcity x V(t) over the the time of the charging cycle. For example, a 12 volt battery with a capacity of 500 Ah battery allows energy storage of approximately 100 Ah x 12 V = 1,200 Wh or 1.2 KWh. However, because of the large impact from charging rates or temperatures, for practical or accurate analysis, additional information about the variation of battery capacity are also provided by battery manufacturers.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/solar-panels-and-lithium-ion-batteries-set-to-transform-energy-market/story-e6frg6z6-1227202658732 Solar panels and lithium-ion batteries set to transform energy market], The Australian<br />
* [http://www.panasonic.com/au/business/energy-solutions/residential-storage-battery-system/lj-sk84a.html LJ-SK84A Residential Storage Battery System], Panasonic Australia<br />
* [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2015/lithium-ion-battery-costs-tipped-to-fall-to-us172kwh-90283 Lithium-ion battery costs tipped to fall to $US172/kWh], Renew Economy<br />
* [http://pvcdrom.pveducation.org/BATTERY/capacity.htm Battery Capacity]<br />
* [http://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-news/em3236/ Panasonic's Lithium Ion Battery System For Home Solar Power], Energy Matters<br />
* [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/solar-panels-and-lithium-ion-batteries-set-to-transform-energy-market/story-e6frg6z6-1227202658732 Solar panels and lithium-ion batteries set to transform energy market], The Australian<br />
* [http://bosch-solar-storage.com/the-battery/lithium-battery/ Solar-energy storage unit with lithium-ion battery / Bosch BPT-S 5 Hybrid]<br />
* [http://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/lithium-what-know-your-lithium-ion-battery-technologies Lithium what? Know your Lithium Ion battery technologies], Solar Choice<br />
* [http://www.homepower.com/articles/solar-electricity/equipment-products/lithium-ion-batteries-grid-systems Lithium-Ion Batteries for Off-Grid Systems], Home Power Magazine <br />
* [http://www.offgridenergy.com.au/index.php/components-menu/batteries.html Batteries], Off-Grid Energy Australia<br />
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[[Category:Batteries]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Solar_bike_pathsSolar bike paths2015-05-12T02:49:29Z<p>Summary: Create article</p>
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<div>[[Image:2014 solaroad bike path.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
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SolaRoad launched a test bike path in November 2014 that generates energy through solar cells embedded in the concrete. <br />
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Dutch economics minister Henk Kamp cycled the first 70-metre pilot stretch of bike path on a busy provincial bicycle route north of Amsterdam.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-13/dutch-unveil-world-first-solar-power-bicycle-path/5888440 The Netherlands unveils world's first solar bicycle path], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), November 2014&lt;/ref&gt; <br />
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The payback from energy generated is better than what was expected. The company has revealed that its road has generated 3,000kWh of electricity over six months, or enough to power a single person's home for a year.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/11/solar-bike-path-results/ The first solar bike path is producing more energy than expected], Engadget, May 2015&lt;/ref&gt; <br />
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The path only covers a 230-foot stretch in a Dutch village and provides a prototype for getting more energy from longer, wider roads.<br />
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The project aims to harvest the sun's energy using an approach that could eventually also be used on roads.<br />
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Details:<br />
* Concrete modules each measuring 2.5 by 3.5 metres, embedded with solar panels covered in tempered glass.<br />
* The glass surface has been given a special non-slip surface to help prevent accidents<br />
* Solar cells currently put the electricity they generate onto the national grid, but future plans include using the energy to power street lights.<br />
* Electric bikes and cars will one day be able to refuel using contactless charging directly from the road or bike path.<br />
* Project cost so far cost is $US3.7 million, mainly for research <br />
* The SolaRoad will be tested over the next two years on a path that carries around 2,000 cyclists a day<br />
* The aim is to have the solar road commercially available on Dutch roads within the next five years as the number of electrically-powered cars and bicycles grows.<br />
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&quot;The idea is that in the Netherlands we have approximately 140,000 kilometres of road which is much bigger than all the rooftops put together,&quot; Mr Stan de Wit said.<br />
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&quot;We have 25,000 kilometres of bike paths in the Netherlands.&quot;<br />
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&quot;If we can integrate it in our roads then we'll have huge extra potential for generating solar electricity.&quot;<br />
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The country of 18 million - most of them cyclists - hopes to triple sustainable energy usage by 2020 and be &quot;energy neutral&quot; by 2050, Mr Kamp said.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Netherlands]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Android_5_LollipopAndroid 5 Lollipop2014-12-04T04:47:30Z<p>Summary: Resize image</p>
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<div>[[Image:Android 5.0 -Lollipop- homescreen.jpg|right|Android 5.0 home screen]]<br />
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'''Android 5 &quot;Lollipop (5.0) &quot;''' is a version of the [[Android]] mobile phone operating system that was released in November 2014.<br />
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==New features==<br />
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=== Material Design interface ===<br />
The first thing you will notice after updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop is the redesigned interface. Google's &quot;Material Design&quot; brings a cleaner, lighter look to the operating system.<br />
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=== A new lock screen === <br />
Notifications are now displayed directly on your device's lock screen.<br />
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=== Hide sensitive content in notifications ===<br />
Not a fan of having everything front and center? Notifications can be disabled or set to hide sensitive content.<br />
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=== Longer battery life with battery-saver mode === <br />
A new feature in Android 5.0 Lollipop promises to squeeze 90 extra minutes of juice out of the battery in your device.<br />
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=== Hang a Do Not Disturb sign === <br />
The first time you change the alert volume on your device you will notice few new options just below the volume slider. These are part of a new featured called Priority mode.<br />
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=== Add Trusted Devices === <br />
You can set a Bluetooth or NFC tag as a &quot;Trusted Device.&quot; When the device is in range of your phone, the security passcode or pattern won't be required to unlock it. <br />
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=== You can now search Settings === <br />
Can't find what you want in the Settings menu? Android 5.0 Lollipop now includes a search option specifically for settings.<br />
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=== Use guest mode with friends === <br />
Share your phone with friends or family members? You can now create multiple user profiles to keep your personal apps, contacts and photos separate from theirs. There is also a guest mode for temporary users. <br />
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=== Keep apps Pinned === <br />
There are other options if you don't want to enter guest mode every time you let someone play a game or use the dialer app. A new feature in Android 5.0 Lollipop lets you pin a specific app to the home screen.<br />
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=== Access improved Quick Settings === <br />
The Quick Settings menu in Android 5.0 Lollipop has been improved. There is now a slider so you can quickly adjust the brightness, an rotation lock option and a built-in flashlight, among other features.<br />
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=== Quickly check your data usage === <br />
One of the new features in the Quick Settings menu lets you quickly check your data usage. Simply pull down the menu and tap the network icon. <br />
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=== Adaptive brightness replaces auto brightness === <br />
Previous versions of Android included an automatic brightness feature, which would automatically adjust your brightness depending on your environment.<br />
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The feature has now been replaced with an &quot;Adaptive brightness&quot; mode. This is similar to the auto-mode, but you still have the ability to choose your own brightness. Once you have set a base brightness, the adaptive mode will then adjust it based on your surroundings.<br />
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=== Improved performance === <br />
One feature you won't see on the surface of the Android 5.0 update is the move to the new Android Runtime, known as ART. In short, the new runtime improves the performance of your device and helps optimize battery life.<br />
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=== High contrast text makes it easier to read === <br />
A new (and experimental) feature in Android 5.0 aims to make text easier to read.<br />
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=== You can invert colors === <br />
You will also find an option to Invert Colors in the Accessibility settings. While it's not for everyone, this option can also make it easier to read text at night.<br />
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=== Apps remain in Overview after a restart === <br />
Did you know that apps in the Overview menu will stay in there even after you power down or restart your phone? It's true, and it makes it easier to get back to the apps you were using.<br />
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=== Use 'OK, Google' everywhere ===<br />
While you still can't use the &quot;OK, Google&quot; command when the display is off (unless you own a Nexus 6, Moto X or Nexus 9), you can now use it inside of most apps on Android 5.0.<br />
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=== Check your battery stats === <br />
In addition to battery improvements, Android 5.0 gives you more information on your battery life. Going to Settings and selecting Battery will give you an estimated time of how much longer your battery will last.<br />
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After you plug your phone in, it will give you an estimate on how long it will take the battery to be fully charged.<br />
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=== More uses for NFC === <br />
The Android Beam sharing feature that was first introduced with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been improved with the release of Lollipop. Users could previously only share Web links, contact info, directions and YouTube videos, but now you can share anything with just a tap.<br />
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Simply select what you would like to share, place two Android phones with NFC back-to-back, and either tap the screen or choose Android Beam from the sharing menu.<br />
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You can also use NFC to copy data (such as apps and settings) from an old Android device to a new one. To learn more about this feature, check out this article.<br />
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=== Don't let notifications interrupt your games === <br />
One of my favorite features in Android 5.0 is the new notification system. Notifications will no longer interrupt you when playing a game or watching a movie. Text messages, phone calls and other notifications will now briefly appear at the top of the screen. You can choose to act on the notification or simply swipe it away.<br />
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=== Access Google's Flappy Bird clone === <br />
The mobile game Flappy Bird took the world by storm in 2014. After reaching the top of the charts, the game was suddenly removed by its creator from the Google Play Store. As a homage to the game, Google added a Flappy Bird-inspired Android version as an Easter egg in Lollipop.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Top Android apps]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.cnet.com/pictures/top-android-5-0-lollipop-features/ 21 new Android 5.0 features you need to know about], CNET<br />
* [[Wikipedia: Android Lollipop]]<br />
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[[Category:Android]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/2014_California_bushfires2014 California bushfires2014-09-24T06:10:57Z<p>Summary: Add image</p>
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<div>[[Image:2014 King bushfire California.jpg|thumb|400px|Firefighter sprays water on the King Fire in California (Reuters: Noah Berger)]]<br />
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California firefighters are battling fires with the US state officially facing one of its worst years for the blazes in recent memory.<br />
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The King Fire in California burning on 24 September 201 was larger than Las Vegas in area.<br />
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Almost 7,500 firefighters are struggling with the King Fire east of Sacramento, which has forced almost 3,000 people to evacuate their homes.<br />
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The fire is only 35 per cent contained and is threatening thousands of buildings and homes.<br />
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Five major blazes are currently raging across California, including the King Fire, which was started on September 13, allegedly by an arsonist, in El Dorado County, and has so far burned 362 square kilometres - an area bigger than Las Vegas.<br />
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The US state recorded 4,974 wildfires between January 1 and September 20, according to a spokeswoman for CalFire.<br />
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That compares to an average of 3,951 fires in the same period over the last five years, said spokeswoman Alyssa Smith.<br />
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Authorities said about 95 per cent of the fires were caused by people, whether by accident or deliberate, while California remained in the grip of its worst drought in decades.<br />
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Recent near-record temperatures also led to widespread blackouts last week, as residents cranked up air conditioners to find relief from the heat-wave.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-24/firefighters-battle-californias-massive-king-fire/5766324 California fires: Thousands of firefighters battle King Fire, now larger than Las Vegas], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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[[Category:Bushfire]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Peoples_Climate_March_September_2014Peoples Climate March September 20142014-09-22T00:08:13Z<p>Summary: Update attendance statistics.</p>
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[[Image:2014-09-21 Peoples Climate March Melbourne 600 0445.JPG|thumb|right|Mark Butler MP|300px]]<br />
[[Image:2014-09-21 Tim Flannery Peoples Climate March Melbourne 600 0485.JPG|thumb|right|Professor Tim Flannery|300px]]<br />
[[Image:2014-09-21 Christine Milne Peoples Climate March Melbourne 600 0479.JPG|thumb|right|Senator Christine Milne|300px]]<br />
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The '''Peoples Climate March''', held on 21 September 2014 across the world, was attended by over 700,000 people world wide in 166 countries.<br />
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* In New York, over 400,000 people marched past Central Park including Ban Ki Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations<br />
* In Australia, 58,000 people participated in over 130 events. 30,000 people attended in Melbourne. Senator Christine Milne called for Australia to acheive zero net carbon emissions by 2050.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://twitter.com/hashtag/PeoplesClimate?src=hash Twitter #PeoplesClimate]<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbourne-rally-for-climate-change-action-attracts-30000-people-20140921-10jxwl.html Melbourne rally for climate change action attracts 30,000 people], The Age<br />
* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-22/thousands-march-in-new-york-climate-change-protest/5759184 People's Climate March: Hundreds of thousands march in rallies calling for action on climate change], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/c02-emissions-from-burning-fossil-fuels-surge-to-highest-level-in-human-history-20140921-10jwyn.html C02 emissions from burning fossil fuels surge to highest level in human history], The Age<br />
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[[Category:Australia]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Alcoa_Anglesea_brown_coal_mine_and_power_stationAlcoa Anglesea brown coal mine and power station2014-08-10T12:50:18Z<p>Summary: /* Announcement on 12 May 2015 of closure of power station and coal mine */</p>
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<div>[[Image:2014-08-10-Anglesea-Coal-Mine-Rally-600 9843.JPG|thumb|right|400px|Anglesea power station]]<br />
[[Image:2014-08-10-Anglesea-Coal-Mine-Rally-600 9893.JPG|thumb|right|400px|Anglesea coal mine]]<br />
[[Image:2014-08-10-Anglesea-Coal-Mine-Rally-600 9885.JPG|thumb|right|400px|Anglesea coal mine and power station]]<br />
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Alcoa owns both the Anglesea brown coal mine and power station. The power was used to supply Alcoa's aluminium smelter at Point Henry close to Geelong.<br />
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Alcoa shut down the smelter on 1 August 2014. The shutdown was announced in February after the company decided the ageing smelter was no longer financially viable.<br />
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With a surplus of power in the grid there is a clear case for the power station to be shut down and for coal mining to cease. However, the Victorian statement government recently extended the permit for both the mine and the power station. Alcoa is attempting to find a buyer for it.<br />
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==Joint Statement of Support for closure==<br />
The following '''A Joint Statement of Support'''&lt;ref&gt;[http://surfcoast.airaction.org/?p=478 Joint Statement of Support for closure], Surf Coast Air Action&lt;/ref&gt; for the closure of the mine and power station was prepared by [http://surfcoast.airaction.org/ Surf Coast Air Action]:<br />
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In circumstances where the Alcoa Anglesea brown coal mine and power station:<br />
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* Emits a toxic cocktail of pollutants, including particulates (recognised carcinogens), Sulphur Dioxide (a significant respiratory irritant), Arsenic, Lead and Mercury;<br />
* Is the equal third highest emitter of Sulphur Dioxide in Australia [39,000,000 kg], with the only higher emitters (Bayswater in the Hunter Valley [63,000,000 kg] and Loy Yang in the Latrobe Valley [49,000,000 kg]) producing 17.6 and 14.7 times more electricity than Anglesea respectively;<br />
* Is inappropriately located in close proximity to homes and a primary school in the National Estate Listed Anglesea Heath;<br />
* No longer has a social licence to continue operating after the closure of the Alcoa Point Henry Smelter which the facility was constructed to feed; and* <br />
* Produces dirty power that is not needed by an already heavily oversupplied National Electricity Market;<br />
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the following organisations support Surf Coast Air Action’s ongoing campaign to urge Alcoa to shut down the plant and rehabilitate the mine and to ask any potential purchasers or investors to publicly rule out interest in the plant or mine:<br />
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* 350 Australia<br />
* Australian Wind Alliance<br />
* AYCC Victoria<br />
* Centre for Climate Safety<br />
* Climarte<br />
* Climate and Health Alliance<br />
* Doctors for the Environment<br />
* Environment Victoria<br />
* Friends of the Earth<br />
* Geelong Environment Council<br />
* Geelong Sustainability<br />
* GetUp!<br />
* Green Energy Solutions<br />
* Greenpeace<br />
* Quit Coal<br />
* SANE<br />
* Surf Coast Energy Group<br />
* Transition East Geelong<br />
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==Community rally 10 August 2014==<br />
A community rally was held on 10 August 2014 with over 500 people attending. The rally called on the Victorian Energy Minister Russell Northe to revoke the permit for the mine and power station immediately as the power from it is no longer needed and there is no social licence for it to keep operating.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/hundreds-rally-for-alcoa-coal-mine-closure-20140810-102jw2.html Hundreds rally for Alcoa coal mine closure], The Age&lt;/ref&gt; <br />
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* [http://bit.ly/1kuh3aN Photos: Anglesea coal mine closure rally], Peter Campbell<br />
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==Announcement on 12 May 2015 of closure of power station and coal mine==<br />
Alcoa announced on 12 May 2015 that the power station and coal mine would close in August 2015 as they have been unable to find a buyer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/alcoa-to-shut-anglesea-coalmine-and-power-plant-20150512-ggzgw9.html Alcoa to shut Anglesea coalmine and power plant], The Age, 12 May 2015&lt;/ref&gt; 85 workers will be affected by this decision.<br />
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Andrew Laird from Surf Coast Air Action called on Alcoa to employ those workers at the plant who did not want to take a package on the massive rehabilitation effort that would need to occur.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://www.communityrun.org/petitions/shut-the-anglesea-power-station Petition - Shut It Down: Anglesea Power Station], CommunityRun<br />
* [http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/government-urged-to-close-anglesea-power-station/story-fnjuhovy-1226859427773 Government urged to close Anglesea power station], Geelong Advertiser <br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/call-to-clear-the-air-on-anglesea-power-plants-future-20140218-32yjy.html Call to clear the air on Anglesea power plant's future], The Age<br />
* [http://indymedia.org.au/2014/02/22/alcoa-smelter-closure-opportunity-to-reduce-coal-power-co2-emissions-at-anglesea-and-in-l, Alcoa smelter closure opportunity to reduce coal power CO2 emissions at Anglesea and in La Trobe Valley], Indymedia Australia<br />
* [[Wikipedia:Anglesea Power Station]]<br />
* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-29/sombre-days-as-alcoas-point-henry-smelter-winds-up/5633336 Point Henry smelter: Sombre days for Alcoa workers as aluminium plant near Geelong winds up], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/alcoas-point-henry-aluminium-smelter-in-geelong-prepares-to-close-20140730-3cu9w.html Alcoa's Point Henry aluminium smelter in Geelong prepares to close], The Age<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category: Climate change rally]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Australian_liquid_fuel_usageAustralian liquid fuel usage2014-06-18T04:13:52Z<p>Summary: Add electric tractor link</p>
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<div>Australian passenger and freight movements are currently powered primarily by the burning of 300 million barrels per year of oil and LPG in inefficient internal combustion engines.&lt;ref&gt;[[Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan]], Beyond Zero Emissions&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Oil is a growing expense which, under BAU, will cost the Australian economy ~$1.3 trillion (2010 dollars) between 2010 and 2040. <br />
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[[Image:Australian projected oil supply-demand balance circa 2007.jpg|Right|thumb|400px|Australian projected oil supply-demand balance circa 2007]]<br />
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Oil imports have grown since Australian domestic oil production peaked in 2000.<br />
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Australian domestic oil production is now in decline and this is projected to continue. Forty percent of the crude oil consumed in Australia is imported, adding $15.7 billion to the 2007/2008 current account deficit.<br />
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Goldman Sachs have predicted that in 2015 oil will cost US $200 a barrel. In 2015 Australia will be importing 80% of oil mostly from the middle east. That is a $66 billion oil import bill. This will eclipse Australia's total coal export revenue, both metallurgical and steaming coal.<br />
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==Electric vehicles that will reduce fossil fuel use==<br />
* [[Green cars]]<br />
* [http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&amp;article_id=3847 Solar powered electric tractors]<br />
* [http://www.farmshow.com/view_articles.php?a_id=139 Deere's Revolutionary Electric Tractor]<br />
* [http://www.elmofo.com.au/brammo-empulse-r Brammo Empulse R electric motorcycle]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://crudeoilpeak.info/australian-oil-and-fuel-dependency-on-the-middle-east-is-37 Australian oil and fuel dependency on the Middle East is 37 %]<br />
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[[Category:Fossil fuels]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/West_Antarctic_ice_sheetWest Antarctic ice sheet2014-06-18T01:35:38Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Capital</p>
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The '''West Antarctic ice sheet''' is collapsing due to global warming.<br />
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Three studies have all concluded that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has begun to collapse. This collapse will impact humanity for generations to come, and the indications are that it is too late to stop it.<br />
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Effects of the West Antarctic ice sheet collapsing and melting include:<br />
* Satellite measurements compiled by UK researchers have shown that Antarctica is losing 160 billion tonnes of ice per year <br />
* Sea level rises up to 3m over 100 years<br />
* Inundation of low-lying coastal areas - displacing millions of people<br />
* Loss of rice-growing areas across Asia including Vietnam, Bangladesh, Egypt and China (3 million hectares).<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/may/22/west-antarctic-ice-collapse-middle-east-asia-crops West Antarctic ice collapse 'could drown Middle East and Asia crops'], The Guardian, 22 May 2014<br />
* [http://theconversation.com/we-can-now-only-watch-as-west-antarcticas-ice-sheets-collapse-26957We can now only watch as West Antarctica's ice sheets collapse], The Conversation, 20 May 2014 <br />
* [http://www.climatecodered.org/2014/06/big-trouble-in-antarctic-has-been.html Big trouble in the Antarctic has been brewing for a long time], Climate Code Red, 15 June 2014<br />
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[[Category:Sea level rise]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Australian_heatwave_January_2014Australian heatwave January 20142014-01-15T22:36:30Z<p>Summary: /* More very hot days at the end of January */ First time Melbourne has had 5 days over 41°C in a calendar year.</p>
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<div>[[Image:2014-01-16 Australian heatwave 2.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Temperatures may hit 50 degrees on Thursday in north-west WA. Source: BoM]]<br />
[[Image:2014-01-16 Australian heatwave.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Maximum temperatures across Australia 29 Dec 2013 to 4 Jan 2014]]<br />
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Australia experienced an extreme heatwave during January 2014. In early January, maximum temperatures in excess of 40C were experienced on successive days across Australia.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.watoday.com.au/environment/weather/highly-significant-heatwave-smashes-australian-records-20140106-30dx5.html 'Highly significant' heatwave smashes Australian records], WA Today&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/statements/scs47.pdf www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/statements/scs47.pdf Special Climate Statement 47 - an intense heatwave in central and eastern Australia (PDF)], Bureau of Meteorology, 6 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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== Early January 2014 - Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales ==<br />
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Adelaide is predicted to be the hottest city in the world on Thursday 16 January 2014.&lt;ref&gt;[http://mobile.news.com.au/national/un-report-says-temperatures-in-adelaide-will-make-it-worlds-hottest-city-on-thursday/story-fncynjr2-1226802735418 UN report says temperatures in Adelaide will make it world's hottest city on Thursday], News.com.au&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Blistering heat formed over the Nullarbor at the end of December and continues over parts of inland Australia smashed temperature records and was a &quot;highly significant&quot; event according to the Bureau of Meteorology.<br />
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In a special climate statement released on Monday 13 January 2014, the bureau said the latest heatwave, while less extensive and prolonged than the record-breaking hot spell to start 2013, was still a remarkable event.<br />
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The report comes days after the bureau confirmed that 2013 was Australia’s hottest in more than a century of records, easily beating 2005.<br />
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A major feature of the [latest] heatwave was the very large margin by which some records were broken, particularly in northern New South Wales,&quot; the bureau said.<br />
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At Narrabri (NSW), 47.8 degrees observed on 3 January surpassed the previous record by 3.6 degrees, the largest such margin at any Australian location with 40 or more years of data.<br />
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The heatwave began on December 27 in eastern Western Australia and spread slowly north and east, setting records at 34 sites where data has been collected for at least 40 years. Most of those sites were in Queensland and northern NSW.<br />
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Parts of north-western Western Australia were hit by another bout of extreme heat with bureau charts indicating regions may reach 50 degrees on Thursday.<br />
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In Queensland the statewide mean temperature on January 3 shattering the previous record by &quot;an extraordinary 0.75 degrees&quot;, the bureau said.<br />
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More than 10 per cent of Queensland and almost 15 per cent of NSW had their hottest day on record.<br />
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Gunnedah Research (northern NSW) broke its previous temperature record by 2.8 degrees, the largest margin between the first and second-highest readings in any of the 112 primary locations used by the bureau.<br />
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During the heatwave, Roma in southern Queensland broke its record high temperature on three separate days - December 29 and 30, and on January 3.<br />
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==Mid January 2014 - Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, ACT ==<br />
[[Image:2014-01-14 Australian maximum temperature map.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Daily maximum temperature for Australia, 14 January 2014 (BOM)]]<br />
[[Image:2014-01-16 Victorian interval electricity price AEMO.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Massive variations in Victorian interval electricity price due to heat wave]]<br />
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Melbourne experienced 4 successive days of over 40C during mid January 2014, including 44C on Thursday 16 January 2014. Power outages were experienced during peak power usage periods during the extreme heat.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/victoria-struggles-to-cope-with-power-demand-in-heatwave-20140116-30vtv.html Victoria struggles to cope with power demand in heatwave], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/melbourne-and-victoria-to-bake-through-another-hot-day-20140115-30tnn.html Melbourne and Victoria to bake through another hot day], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Power generation was unable to keep up with demand during peak power usage periods and rolling brownouts (also known as &quot;load shedding&quot;) were conducted by electricity utility companies.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/victoria-south-australia-face-power-blackouts-20140116-30w46.html Victoria, South Australia face power blackouts], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt; Power failures also resulted from problems on the Power Company networks, which are struggling to cope with demand from Victorians attempting to cool down. Up to 100,000 Victorian premises could be without power during the heatwave as demand cripples the state's electricity grid.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/meltdown-as-heatwave-cripples-states-power-supply-20140115-30uth.html Meltdown as heatwave cripples state's power supply], The Age, 16 January 2014.&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Numerous power outages were also experienced due to faults. Citipower and Powercor reported 1766 outages across Victoria, including 225 in the Geelong area, 140 in Waubra, north-west of Ballarat, and 114 in St Albans.<br />
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A bushfire in Perth burnt 46 homes and killed one person in Perth.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/one-dead-four-missing-in-perth-bushfires-20140113-30qwx.html One dead, four missing in Perth bushfires], The Age, January 14 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Numerous bushfires were started in Victoria by extensive lightning storms during the heatwave. They were were controlled and put out by the Country Fire Authority.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fires-rage-as-victoria-sweats-through-heatwave-20140116-30vrg.html Fires rage as Victoria sweats through heatwave], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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The temperature reached 43.9C in Melbourne at 3:14pm on Thursday 16 January and the forecast maximum for Friday 17 January was revised to 44C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/power-blackouts-may-hit-victoria-as-mercury-climbs--again-20140116-30wec.html Power blackouts may hit Victoria as mercury climbs — again], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt; Many train and tram service in Melbourne's public transport network were cancelled or delayed. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/go-home-now-metro-says-as-heat-hits-services-20140116-30woz.html Go home now, Metro says as heat hits services], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Soaring temperatures have forced nearly all matches at the Australian Open tennis tournament to be suspended after the tournament referee applied the extreme heat policy at Melbourne Park. Tournament referee Wayne McEwen deemed conditions unsafe for players with temperature of 43.3C on day four of the grand slam.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open-tournament-referee-implements-extreme-heat-policy-20140116-30wl6.html Australian Open tournament referee implements extreme heat policy], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/planet-oz/2014/jan/16/australia-tennis-open-climate-change-extreme-heat#comments Is the Australian Open tennis feeling the heat of climate change?], The Guardian, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt; <br />
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Professor Neville Nicholls, a leading climate researcher from Monash University, predicted that Victoria's mortality rate was likely to jump by at least 50 per cent as the mercury climbed above 40 degrees for three days running and was forecast to reach 44 degrees on Friday.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/heat-predicted-to-kill-hundreds-20140116-30xb9.html Heat predicted to kill hundreds], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Victorians were been warned to evacuate towns across the state as four out-of-control bushfires raged towards them. Emergency warnings have been issued for residents in the path of fires in the Grampians, west Gippsland, the Mallee and near the South Australian border.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/victoria-fire-crews-battle-as-conditions-worsen-20140116-30x0j.html Victoria fire crews battle as conditions worsen], The Age, 16 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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Industry sources stated that increasing the security of Victoria's electricity supply would depend on the amount people were prepared to pay for power, Australian Energy Market Operator spokesman Joe Adamo said electricity supply was ordered to meet weekly and daily forecasts of expected demand and this week had been ''tight'' in Victoria. Under such strong demand and extreme conditions, asset failure could occur and require load shedding - turning off power.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/cost-warning-on-ending-risk-of-power-cuts-20140116-30xu5.html Cost warning on ending risk of power cuts], The Age 17 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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However, an increase in capacity of solar power (domestic solar arrays and large scale solar) could provide increased capacity, especially on hot sunny days.<br />
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== Heat-island effect in cities increased death toll ==<br />
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The Australian government's 2013 State of Australian Cities report found people living in cities could be more susceptible to the effects of heatwaves. It said the heat island was &quot;caused by the prevalence in cities of heat-absorbing materials, such as dark-coloured pavements and roofs, concrete, urban canyons trapping hot air, and a lack of shade and green space&quot;.<br />
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A sustainable cities expert, Professor Steffen Lehmann from the University of South Australia, said cities trapped and stored heat &quot;like a baking oven&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbourne-city-centre-a-death-trap-as-heatisland-effect-takes-its-toll-20140116-30xt8.html Melbourne city centre a death trap as heat-island effect takes its toll], The Age, 17 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt; &quot;Cities don't cool down overnight any more because we have built our cities in a way that they are like a baking oven - they store and store and trap heat&quot; he said.<br />
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Of the nation's capitals, the report estimated that Melbourne had the highest annual average number of heat-related deaths, with about 200 a year. By comparison, the state's 2013 road toll was 242. The number of heat-related deaths in Melbourne is expected to more than double by 2030.<br />
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During 2009's January heatwave, there were 374 more deaths statewide than would be expected for the week when comparing data over five years. The greatest number of deaths occurred in those aged 75 or older.<br />
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== Large bushfires in South Australia and Victoria ==<br />
On Friday 17 January 2014 68 fires were burning across Victoria, with firefighters battling dangerous winds and conditions that are the worst since [[2009 Victorian bushfires|Black Saturday]]. Arsonists have lit 12 of the fires. Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley said the 21,000 hectare Grampians fire was so intense that it had “created its own weather”, triggering lightning and spot fires around Halls Gap. He said the Grampians fire could be seen from kilometres away and had &quot;a 12-kilometre convection column... that is creating its own weather.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/grampians-fire-conditions-the-worst-since-black-saturday-20140117-30zt1.html Grampians fire conditions the worst since Black Saturday], The Age, 17 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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A southerly change reduced temperatures by around 10C during the afternoon (5pm in Melbourne) but had the effect of fanning the bushfires in a different direction.<br />
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== More very hot days at the end of January ==<br />
More heatwave conditions and elevated fire risks were forecast for Victoria at the end of January and for early February, with temperatures in some towns in the state's north-west likely to exceed 40 degrees for at least six days in a row. Weak cool changes will spare Melbourne some of the worst of the extremes but the city can still expect 39 degrees on Tuesday. Another bout of heat returns on the weekend with 36 and 39 forecast for Saturday and Sunday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/mercury-and-fire-dangers-to-rise-as-new-burst-of-heat-looms-20140127-31hw4.html Mercury and fire dangers to rise as new burst of heat looms], The Age, 27 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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The temperature reached 42C in Melbourne on 28 January 2014 and several more bushfires started in north western Victoria. Public transport was again affected with speed restrictions imposed on trains when the temperature exceeded 38C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/heat-returns-to-melbourne-persists-in-northern-victoria-20140128-31ji4.html Heat returns to Melbourne, persists in northern Victoria], The Age, 28 January 2014&lt;/ref&gt; This is the first time Melbourne has ever had 5 days over 41°C in a calendar year.<br />
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==Napthine government climate policies in Victoria==<br />
The Napthine Liberal National Party government's climate strategy in Victoria is to:<br />
* scrap pollution reduction targets<br />
* scrap support for installing solar<br />
* make it impossible to build wind farms<br />
* ignore their election commitments on energy efficiency<br />
* encourage new coal mines and coal exports<br />
* During climate change related heatwaves, turn off power to 10,000 Victorian homes and jeopardise their safety.<br />
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==Abbott LNP government policies in Australia==<br />
The Abbott Liberal National Party government's climate strategy in Australia is to:<br />
* scrap the [[carbon tax]]<br />
* provide companies with high emissions funds to reduce their emissions, without mandating any actual emission reductions (&quot;Direct action&quot;)<br />
* encourage new coal mines and coal exports<br />
* support coal seam gas<br />
* remove or reduce the [[Mandatory Renewable Energy Target]] (MRET), not yet confirmed.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/melbournes-homeless-moved-on-from-sheltering-in-cool-public-spaces-20140115-30v5w.html Melbourne's homeless 'moved on' from sheltering in cool public spaces], The Age<br />
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[[Category:Bushfire]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Little_Red_Toolangi_TreehouseLittle Red Toolangi Treehouse2014-01-11T00:22:27Z<p>Summary: Add images</p>
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<div>[[Image:20124-01-04 Toolangi tree house 600 2761 2 3 (soft 4).jpg|right|200px|thumb|Little Red Toolangi Treehouse]]<br />
[[Image:20124-01-04 Toolangi tree house 600 2810 1 2 (Soft 4).jpg|right|200px|thumb|Forest near Little Red Toolangi Treehouse]]<br />
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The '''Little Red Toolangi Treehouse''' is a treehouse erected in Toolangi State Forest as a protest against the ongoing logging of native forest in the region sanctioned by the Victorian state government.<br />
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The tree house is located off the Sylvia Creek road close to the [[Silvia Creek forest]].<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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Image:20124-01-04 Toolangi tree house 600 2884 5 6 (enhanced).jpg|Logging in Toolangi State Forest along Blowhard Track<br />
Image:20124-01-04 Toolangi tree house 600 2828 29 30 (Adjusted).jpg|Yea River along Yea Link Road track near Little Red Toolangi Treehouse<br />
Image:2014-01-04- Toolangi State Forest 600 2743.JPG|Little Red Toolangi Treehouse protest in Toolangi State Forest<br />
Image:2014-01-04- Toolangi State Forest 600 2751.JPG|Little Red Toolangi Treehouse protest in Toolangi State Forest<br />
Image:2014-01-04- Toolangi State Forest 600 2764.JPG|Little Red Toolangi Treehouse protest in Toolangi State Forest<br />
Image:2014-01-04- Toolangi State Forest 600 2774.JPG}Little Red Toolangi Treehouse protest in Toolangi State Forest<br />
Image:2014-01-04- Toolangi State Forest 600 2822.JPG|Yea River in Toolangi State Forest<br />
Image:2014-01-04- Toolangi State Forest 600 2840.JPG|Yea River in Toolangi State Forest<br />
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More photos: [https://picasaweb.google.com/104988942741636318860/20140104ToolangiForestsRedTreehouse?authuser=0&amp;feat=directlink 2014-01-04 Toolangi forests Red Treehouse], Peter Campbell<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [[Wikipedia:Toolangi State Forest]]<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Red-Toolangi-Treehouse/348794905263862 Little Red Toolangi Treehouse], Facebook<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Forests]]<br />
[[Category:Victoria]]<br />
[[Category:Protests]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Climate_change_and_the_Australian_bushfire_threatClimate change and the Australian bushfire threat2013-12-09T06:30:52Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Fix category</p>
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<div>Be Prepared: Climate Change and the Australian Bushfire Threat<br />
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==1. Climate change is already increasing the risk of bushfires==<br />
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Extreme fire weather has increased over the last 30 years in southeast Australia.<br />
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Hot, dry conditions have a major influence on bushfires. Climate change is making hot days hotter, and heatwaves longer and more frequent. Some parts of Australia are becoming drier. These conditions are driving up the likelihood of very high fire danger weather, especially in the southwest and southeast.<br />
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Australia is a fire prone country and has always experienced bushfires. All extreme weather events are now being influenced by climate change because they are occurring in a climate system that is hotter and moister than it was 50 years ago.<br />
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==2. In southeast Australia the fire season is becoming longer, reducing the opportunities for hazard reduction burning.==<br />
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These changes have been most marked in spring, with fire weather extending into October and March.<br />
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The fire season will continue to lengthen into the future, further reducing the opportunities for safe hazard reduction burning.<br />
One analysis indicated that under a relatively modest warming scenario, the area of prescribed burning in the Sydney region would need to increase two- to three-fold to counteract the increased fire activity. Under a more realistic scenario, the amount of hazard reduction will need to increase five-fold.<br />
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==3. Recent severe fires have been influenced by record hot, dry conditions==<br />
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Australia had just experienced its hottest 12 months on record. NSW had experienced the hottest September on record, days well above average in October and exceptionally dry conditions. These conditions mean that fire risk has been extremely high and we have already seen severe bushfires in NSW in the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains.<br />
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The Black Saturday fires in Victoria were preceded by a decade-long drought with a string of record hot years, coupled with a severe heatwave in the preceding week. The previous record for the Forest Fire Danger Index was broken by such an extent that it was revised and the category “Catastrophic” or “Code Red” was added.<br />
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Since 2009 there have been a number of subsequent declarations of Catastrophic conditions around southern Australia in step with the hotter and drier climate.<br />
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==4. In the future, Australia is very likely to experience an increased number of days with extreme fire danger==<br />
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Fire frequency and intensity is expected to increase substantially in coming decades in many regions, especially in those regions currently most affected by bushfires, and where a substantial proportion of the Australian population lives.<br />
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==5. It is crucial that communities, emergency services, health services and other authorities prepare for the increasing severity and frequency of extreme fire conditions.==<br />
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As fire risk increases, disaster risk reduction and adaptation policies will play a critical role in reducing risks to people and human assets. Increased resources for our emergency services and fire management agencies will be required.<br />
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One estimate of the future economic costs of bushfires indicates that with no adaptive change, increased damage to the agricultural industry in Victoria by 2050 could add $1.4 billion to existing costs.<br />
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By 2030, it has been estimated that the number of professional firefighters will need to approximately double (compared to 2010) to keep pace with increased population, asset value, and fire danger weather.<br />
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==6. This is the critical decade==<br />
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Australia must strive to cut emissions rapidly and deeply to join global efforts to stabilize the world’s climate and to reduce the risk of even more extreme events, including bushfires.<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://www.climatecouncil.org.au/bushfirereport/ Be Prepared: Climate Change and the Australian Bushfire Threat]. Climate Council<br />
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[[Category:Australia]]<br />
[[Category:Bushfire]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Container_housesContainer houses2013-11-30T21:20:24Z<p>Summary: /* External links */ Fix link</p>
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<div>'''Container houses''' are constructed from shipping containers.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.offgridworld.com/ugly-duckling-shipping-container-home-built-by-artist-is-a-beautiful-swan-on-the-inside/ Ugly Duckling Shipping Container Home Built by Artist Is a Beautiful Swan on the Inside]<br />
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[[Sustainable house]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Gocycle_G2R_electric_bikeGocycle G2R electric bike2013-11-30T21:02:55Z<p>Summary: Add link</p>
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<div>The '''Gocycle G2R electric bike''' is a lightweight folding e-bike.<br />
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Features:<br />
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* Performance Commuting™ - On-demand power at the touch of a button. Micro-sized motor provides a fast, no-effort, no-emission commute.<br />
* PitstopWheel® - Interchangeable, side-mounted front and rear wheels make fixing a flat tyre fast and easy<br />
* Lithium EmpowerPack™ - Lightweight, in-frame lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 40 miles<br />
* Integrated Dash Display - Integrated dashboard display provides useful information such as speed, gear selection and battery state of charge<br />
Portability<br />
* Compactable design for convenient and space-efficient storage with optional fold leg<br />
* Electronic Shifting - High-tech, programmable automatic electronic shifting at the touch of a button<br />
* Patented Cleandrive three-speed, fully-enclosed, maintenance-free chain drive that keeps your clothes clean<br />
* Pedal Torque Sensing (G2R model only)<br />
* Motor drive provides assistance according to amount of rider pedal input<br />
* Seamless Design - Internal cable routing provides a maintenance-free, clean, and seamless design<br />
* Environmentally-Friendly Manufacturing - High-tech, durable and ultra-lightweight injection-moulded magnesium frame and wheels (Thixomolding® process produces zero ozone-depleting SF6 emissions)<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.gocycle.com/ Gocycle]<br />
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[[Category:Cycling]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Energy_Innovation_CooperativeEnergy Innovation Cooperative2013-11-26T03:34:02Z<p>Summary: Create article</p>
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<div>The '''Energy Innovation Cooperative''' was formed in 2008 after sustainability-focussed co-operatives in the UK and Europe were researched by Moragh McKay from Bass (Bass Coast Shire).<br />
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Moragh initiated community discussions around establishing a Co-operative in the Bass Coast/ South Gippsland Region. She and others felt such an organisation could assist local people to take positive action to address climate change and promote renewable energy.<br />
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A formation committee was established at the Energy Innovation Festival in Wonthaggi in 2009, and the Energy Innovation Co-operative Ltd was formally registered as trading Co-operative in August 2009.<br />
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By July 2011 the EICo-op was managing projects with $310,000 worth of grants and almost 200 members.<br />
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At end July 2012, they completed a contract with Sustainability Victoria for the Southern Solar Hub, which has successfully facilitated over 700kW of solar photo voltaics so far, into Bass Coast, South Gippsland, Cardinia and beyond.<br />
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The work begun with Southern Solar Hub is continuing, with solar hot water being added to the bulk buy of solar pv. New projects are being planned. <br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.eico-op.com.au/ Energy Innovation Cooperative]<br />
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[[Category:Victoria]]<br />
[[Category:Community action]]<br />
[[Category:Solar power]]<br />
[[Category:Cooperative]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Cyclone_CleopatraCyclone Cleopatra2013-11-20T00:32:30Z<p>Summary: Typo</p>
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<div>'''Cyclone Cleopatra''' struck the northern section of Italian island of Sardinia on 19 November 2013. A state of emergency was declared by the Italian government after at least 18 people were killed by a cyclone. 450 millimetres of rain fell in 90 minutes, resulting in rivers bursting their banks. Cars were swept away and bridges collapsed in the towns of Olbia and near Nuoro.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-20/italy-declares-state-of-emergency-in-sardinia-after-deadly-cycl/5103888 Cyclone Cleopatra: Italy declares state of emergency after 18 killed in Sardinia], ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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A police officer died when a bridge collapsed as he was escorting an ambulance over it.<br />
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The declaration of a state of emergency will allow resources to be freed up more quickly to reach devastated areas, with swathes of the island under muddy flood waters that covered cars and swamped houses, displacing 2,700 people.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [[Wikipedia:Cyclone Cleopatra]]<br />
* [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/362416 Deadly cyclone Cleopatra hits Italian island of Sardinia, 18 dead], Digitaljournal.com<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/world/sardinia-floods-claim-16-lives-20131120-2xu5u.html Sardinia floods claim 16 lives], The Age<br />
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[[Category:Europe]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Typhoon_HaiyanTyphoon Haiyan2013-11-12T00:28:14Z<p>Summary: Add video</p>
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<div>'''Typhoon Haiyan''' (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda) is unofficially the strongest recorded tropical cyclone to make landfall, with wind speeds up to 315 km/h (195 mph). The thirteenth named storm of the 2013 Pacific typhoon season, Haiyan originated from an area of low pressure several hundred kilometers east-southeast of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia on November 2. <br />
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Tracking generally westward, environmental conditions favored tropical cyclogenesis and the system developed into a tropical depression the following day. After becoming a tropical storm and attaining the name Haiyan at 0000 UTC on November 4, the system began a period of rapid intensification that brought it to typhoon intensity by 1800 UTC on November 5. By November 6, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) assessed the system as a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale; the storm passed over the island of Kayangel in Palau shortly after attaining this strength.<br />
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As at 12 November, total fatalities in the Phillipines have been estimated in excess of 10,000 people.<br />
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On November 11, Yeb Sano, the Philippines' delegate at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change now underway in Poland spoke out powerfully and poignantly, saying:<br />
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''&quot;To anyone who continues to deny the reality that is climate change, I dare you to get off your ivory tower and away from the comfort of your armchair. I dare you to go to the islands of the Pacific, the islands of the Caribbean and the islands of the Indian Ocean and see the impacts of rising sea levels ... to the hills of Central America that confront similar monstrous hurricanes, to the vast savannas of Africa where climate change has likewise become a matter of life and death as food and water becomes scarce ... And if that is not enough, you may want to pay a visit to the Philippines right now.&quot;''<br />
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During the clean up after the worst typhoon in memory, the Philippines is faced with a huge problem of feeding and housing its displaced population. The government says that about 4 million people have been displaced, with some 350,000 living in about 1,500 evacuation centers. Places like the Tacloban City Convention Center, an indoor basketball stadium now home to some 2,500 people who lost their homes in the storm, are straining under the lack of sanitation and basic supplies. In addition, about 2.5 million people require food aid.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/19/world/asia/as-cleanup-begins-displaced-pose-a-challenge-for-philippines.html?hp Challenge for the Philippines - 4 Million Displaced], NYTimes.com&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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==Video==<br />
&lt;Youtube&gt;7SSXLIZkM3E&lt;/Youtube&gt;<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [[Wikipedia:Typhoon Haiyan]]<br />
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/typhoon-haiyan-aerial-views-of-the-devastation/2013/11/12/fe30222e-4b00-11e3-9890-a1e0997fb0c0_gallery.html#photo=1 Typhoon Haiyan: Aerial views of the devastation], The Washington Post<br />
* [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/in-tacloban-not-a-single-building-seems-to-have-survived-typhoon-haiyan-20131111-2xah4.html In Tacloban, not a single building seems to have survived Typhoon Haiyan], Sydney Morning Herald, 11 November 2013<br />
* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-11/before-and-after-typhoon-haiyan-philippines/5083994 Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines: Before-and-after photo reveals damage to Tacloban airport], ABC News, 11 November 2013 <br />
* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-10/super-typhoon-haiyan-approaches-vietnam/5081524 Fears at least 10,000 dead in Philippines as Super Typhoon Haiyan approaches Vietnam], ABC News, 10 November 2013<br />
* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-11/an-weakened-typhoon-haiyan-makes-landfall-in-vietnam/5082576 Thousands evacuated as weakened Typhoon Haiyan makes landfall in Vietnam], Australia Network News (ABC), 11 November 2013<br />
* [http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-typhoon-haiyan-philippines-relief-efforts-20131111,0,1636828.story#axzz2kNztYueT Philippines typhoon leaves millions in need of food, water, shelter], LA Times, 11 November 2013<br />
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[[Category:Vietnam]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/2013_New_South_Wales_bushfires2013 New South Wales bushfires2013-11-12T00:19:15Z<p>Summary: Create stub article</p>
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<div>The '''2013 New South Wales bushfires''' occurred during October 2014. The bushfires are an ongoing series of bushfires in Australia across the state of New South Wales primarily starting, or becoming notable, on 13 October 2013; followed by additional bushfire activity on 17 October and on 23 October 2013.<br />
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High fuel loads, coupled with warm and windy conditions provided dangerous conditions which fuelled the fires. At the peak of the fires, on the morning of 18 October, over 100 fires were burning across the state. The Premier of New South Wales Barry O'Farrell declared a state of emergency on 20 October, empowering firefighters to evict residents and demolish fire-affected buildings.<br />
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The fires are the worst in New South Wales since the 1960s. As of 19 October 2013, 248 houses and other structures were destroyed across the state. Two fatalities were attributed to the fires. It was estimated that claims will exceed A$94 million.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [[Wikipedia:2013 New South Wales bushfires]]<br />
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[[Category:Climate emergency]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Solana_solar_power_plantSolana solar power plant2013-10-13T00:05:08Z<p>Summary: Add image and links</p>
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<div>[[Image:Solana Power Plant.jpg|right]]<br />
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The '''Solana solar power plant''' uses 3,200 mirrors that are tilted so they focus the sun's rays to heat a specially-designed oil. The heated oil boils water, which drives turbines and generates electricity. The heated oil can also heat giant tanks of salt to store energy. When the sun goes down, or when households need more power, the hot salt tanks heat up the oil, which again boils water to drive the turbines. Whereas conventional solar panels only give power when the sun is up, the giant salt batteries give renewable energy on demand. They can store six hours-worth of energy, which can meet the demands of Arizona customers, according to months of test data.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/11/232348077/in-ariz-a-solar-plant-that-powers-70-000-homes-day-or-night In Ariz., A Solar Plant That Powers 70,000 Homes Day Or Night], Alan Yule, The Two-Way&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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The plant is located outside Phoenix, Arizona, and was commissioned in October 2013.<br />
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This is one of the largest solar power plants of its kind in the world. But unlike other solar farms, this plant continues giving power to 70,000 Arizona households long after the sunset.<br />
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==Features==<br />
* Array of 3,200 mirrors<br />
* Up to six hours energy storage using hot salt tanks<br />
* Arizona Public Service (a utility company) has bought power from the plant for the next 30 years to meet Arizona's goal of generating 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025. <br />
* Energy bills for APS customers will increase by an extra $1.28 per month for the first five years, $1.09 per month for the next five, and then 94 cents per month after that.<br />
* He plant was constructed by Abengoa Solar, the Spanish company that built that plant as well as Europe's first solar thermal power plant<br />
* The total cost was US $2 billion price.<br />
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Abengoa Solar is using technology to build a similar, though smaller plant in the Mojave desert in California, which will come online next year, as well as plants in South Africa.<br />
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==References==<br />
&lt;References/&gt;<br />
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==External links==<br />
[[Wikipedia:Solana Generating Station]]<br />
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[[Category:United States]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Android_4_Jelly_BeanAndroid 4 Jelly Bean2013-08-02T00:42:25Z<p>Summary: Fix image</p>
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'''Android 4 &quot;Jelly Bean (4.3) &quot;''' is a version of the [[Android]] mobile phone operating system that was released on July 24, 2013.<br />
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This update brought <br />
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==New features==<br />
===Restricted Profiles for Multiple users (Tablets only)===<br />
Google introduced multi-user profiles in the Android 4.2. In 4.3 a new feature called restricted profiles was added. Users can:<br />
* Easily restrict content consumption and app usage<br />
* If a tablet device is used by multiple users, then each user has their own profile. <br />
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===Dial-pad Autocomplete===<br />
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The Autocomplete feature in the dial-pad suggests phone numbers or contact names when users start typing. While Samsung and HTC had already added this feature on to their Android UI skins, devices running stock Android were missing this feature version 4.3.<br />
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Activate this feature in app settings by enabling 'Dial Pad autocomplete'.<br />
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===Bluetooth Smart Ready ===<br />
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The advanced Bluetooth Smart Ready feature in Android 4.3 will help devices support various low-energy Bluetooth Smart accessories such as pedometers, thermometers and heart rate monitors. <br />
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===Advanced Notification Bar===<br />
Android 4.3 users can control and easily interact with the important notifications of the status bar. Users can now decide how notifications are pushed to the primary and connected devices such as smart watches, fitness bands etc.<br />
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===Simplified Setup Wizard===<br />
The main Setup Wizard has been simplified. Users can modify information entered during initial setup.<br />
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===OpenGL ES 3.0===<br />
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OpenGL ES 3.0 renders high quality graphics in games and several apps to provide an improved gaming experience.<br />
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===Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 Version===<br />
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Support for syncing with Bluetooth-enabled car stereos to provide additional functionality. The modified Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 version helps stereos to display information such as song names.<br />
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===Location Scanning via Wi-Fi===<br />
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Location scanning via Wi-Fi is provided. This allows installed apps to get most accurate location data through Wi-Fi even when the actual Wi-Fi setting is not active.<br />
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===Upgraded Keyboard &amp; Input===<br />
An advanced algorithm for tap-typing recognition is provided. Text input is improved. An Emoji keyboard is provided (similar to that provided in iOS). The new algorithm supports much lower latency input for joy sticks and gamepad buttons.<br />
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===Additional Local Language Support (Hindi)===<br />
Language support for Africans, Amharic, Hindi, Swahili and Zulu. Additional support for Hebrew and Arabic has also been added in main Home screen, Phone, People, Settings and apps.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Top Android apps]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.androidcentral.com/android-43-s-subtle-and-delightful-feature-smart-status-bar-clock Android 4.3's subtle and delightful feature: A smart status bar clock], Android Central<br />
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[[Category:Green computing]]<br />
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[[Category:Android]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Tiny_housesTiny houses2013-07-11T14:01:15Z<p>Summary: Fix interwiki</p>
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<div>'''Tiny houses''' are designed to make maximum use of space within a very small building.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Cube Project]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://tinyhouseblog.com/ Tiny house blog]<br />
* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/16/kanga-prefab-home_n_3450029.html Kanga Prefab Is A Tiny Home That'll Change Minds About Small Space Living], Huffington Post<br />
* [http://tinyhousesmallspace.tumblr.com/ Tiny Houses:Small Spaces]<br />
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[[Category:Tiny house]]<br />
[[Category:Green living]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Personal_urban_transportPersonal urban transport2013-06-10T23:45:19Z<p>Summary: /* Walking */ Add info</p>
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<div>There are many options for '''Personal urban transport''' for moving around cities and towns.<br />
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==Walking==<br />
Walking is a slow but natural form of transport. It also provides very good exercise that doesn't put too much stress on your body.<br />
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Advantages:<br />
* Low impact and stress on body<br />
* No additional equipment required (although suitable shoes are a good idea)<br />
* You see a lot more of your surroundings<br />
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Disadvantages:<br />
* Slow speed, around 5km/h<br />
* Getting wet if it rains - carry an umbrella if rain is possible.<br />
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==Running==<br />
Running can be used as an urban transport option but it is difficulty to carry many personal items and a shower and change of clothes at your destination is necessary.<br />
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==Skateboards==<br />
Skateboards can be useful for travelling short distances. However, they have the following disadvantages:<br />
* high skill level required - very easy to fall off<br />
* no brakes - its difficult to go down even moderate inclines<br />
* they require a lot of space to turn<br />
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==Electric skateboards==<br />
Electric skateboards can be used to travel short distances (e.g. up to 5km). The motor can also function as a brake which is an advantage for travelling down hills.<br />
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Disadvantages:<br />
* The battery and motor makes them heavy to carry<br />
* High skill level to operate<br />
* Expensive<br />
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==Bicycles==<br />
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==Folding bikes==<br />
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==e-Bikes==<br />
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e-Bikes such as the [[Gocycle G2R electric bike]] are useful for urban transport. They have an electric motor to assist pedaling and reduce rider effort. <br />
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Advantages:<br />
* Less exertion required compared to cycling - you can get to your location without getting sweaty and therefore wear business and/or street clothes<br />
* Folding versions can be carried on all forms of public transport<br />
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Disadvantages:<br />
* Range under power of 30-50km<br />
* Heavier than a bicycle - electric motor and battery adds 5-10kg of weight<br />
* Can be expensive<br />
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==Scooters==<br />
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[[Category:Transport]]</div>Peter Campbellhttp://www.greenlivingpedia.org/Australian_renewable_energy_record_2012Australian renewable energy record 20122013-06-05T23:44:15Z<p>Summary: Create article</p>
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<div>Australia produced a record amount of renewable energy in 2012, with clean electricity sources such as hydro, wind and solar generating more than 13 per cent of the nation's power.<br />
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A [[Clean Energy Council]] report stated that:<br />
* hydro electricity is still the most dominant clean-energy source, representing 58 per cent of all renewable electricity generated in 2012.<br />
* other sources were growing strongly, with wind energy rising to 26 per cent of renewable generation and solar to 8 per cent.<br />
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Despite the growth, the report also found that Australian investment in renewables fell by $1.3 billion dollars last year, from $5.5 billion in 2011 to $4.2 billion. Much of the decline in investment came in solar, as government incentives to install rooftop panels were axed and the cost of systems fell. The fall mirrors a 10 per cent decline in renewable energy investment globally in 2012.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.theage.com.au/environment/record-in-renewables-20130604-2no9i.html Record in renewables], June 5, 2013<br />
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* One train of 8 carriages can carry 1000 people. A train line can move 50,000 people an hour.<br />
* One freeway/tollway lane can move 2,500 people an hour.<br />
* Four freeway/tollway lanes can move 10,000 people an hour.<br />
* One train line moves the same number of people as twenty freeway lanes<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* http://www.cityrail.info/about/environment/<br />
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